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What is -2 and 2 fifths squared?

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Answer:


(144)/(25)

Explanation:

We begin with
(-2 (2)/(5) )^2

First, lets turn this mixed number into an improper fraction/


-2 (2)/(5) =-(12)/(5)

Now that we have this, we can square it and then simplify it.


(-(12)/(5) )^2 =(12^2)/(5^2) *(-1)^2=(144)/(25) *1=(144)/(25)

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